# OF BIKES OWNED: Approximately 8 - Commuter, road, cyclocross, touring, 26” mtb, 29” mtb, “enduro” mtb, fatbike, "England bike" that lives in my parents' garage in the UK. Also a couple of potential bikes that may one day emerge from parts.

FAVORITE BIKE: Ibis HDR 650: it has the fun factor and a super smooth suspension that is back-approved.

FAVORITE TRAIL OR RIDE: Lowell-Dracut and Russell Mill are my after work go-tos, but I’ll always love the Middlesex Fells because I can ride there from my house. Also love Batchelor St in Granby, western Mass and Tussey Ridge, PA.

NON-CYCLING INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Writing fiction and non-fiction, reading novels. I’ve been working on a novel for the past year.

PERSONAL NOTES & QUOTES: I’m excited to be on the bikeman.com team for 2016 -- I plan to compete mainly in cross country races and perhaps enduro if I feel brave. Like the rest of the world, I’ve enjoyed Anthony’s Doerr’s All The Light We Cannot See this year: “open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.”

Do you have a passion for racing bikes? Want to be part of the Bikeman team? Email Alan our Team Manager for details.